Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: Guided Boat Tour & Exploration
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise along the river into Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning underground river and magnificent stalactites that sparkle in the cave’s mystical light.
Continue to Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace,” where a wooden walkway leads you through vast chambers filled with towering limestone formations shaped over millions of years.
Surrounded by lush jungle and ancient karst mountains, this experience reveals the incredible beauty and geological wonders of central Vietnam. Exploring Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave is more than a tour — it’s a journey into one of the most breathtaking underground worlds in Asia.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.
You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dong Hoi
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up from Dong Hoi city or Dong Hoi train station.
Phong Nha
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel/homstay in the scenic Phong Nha Village area.
What‘s Included
An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Bottled water
Buggy ride through the jungle
Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
300 meter exploration on foot inside Phong Nha Cave
1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave
Travel hat
• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Dragon boat ride on the Son river
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Tour
Farm Life – Hands-on Fun: Feed ducks, ride buffaloes, fish, and pick fruits. Enjoy local snacks and fresh tea.
Price: 100,000 VND per person
Duration: 9 hours: Visit Phong Nha and Paradise Caves in 9 hours, including transportation from Dong Hoi and a boat ride to Phong Nha Cave.
Local Specialty Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch with grilled meat, fish, rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are available.
Tourist SUV or Minivan: Travel in comfort with a tourist SUV or minivan, tailored to accommodate your group size.
Pickup included
Group Tour: Drop-off in Hue
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave
Standard service
Duration: 1 day
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Phong Nha and Paradise caves : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore
Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Hue
Van/ Bus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation .
Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants
Pickup included
Group: Drop Dong Hoi/Phong Nha
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha Cave and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave
Standard Service
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi
Minibus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation for groups of up to 16 passengers
Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants
Pickup included
Group Tour - No Tickets
No Tickets : This service does not include entrance fees, dragon boat tickets for Phong Nha Cave and Paradise cave
Standard Service: As this option excludes tickets, please bring cash. Our guide will help you buy them at the counter.
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour
Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up → Paradise Cave (No Ticket) → Lunch → Phong Nha Cave (No Ticket) → Drop-off
Van / Bus / Car
Confirmation: After you book, our Customer Care team will quickly contact you to confirm your trip details.
Pickup included
Reviews
376 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous caves
Go05083146067,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful trip today with Lyly as our guide and Seven as our driver. Lyly was very helpful and interesting and we learned a lot about the caves as well as local culture. Seven was a very safe and careful driver. Thank you both! Would totally recommend a trip with you.
Paradise cave and Phong Nha cave
melaniefZ3237UW,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible day today exploring the caves. Jessica our guide was very friendly, funny and knowledgable. Would highly recommend this tour and Jessica!
Adventurous day in Phong Nha
I9840MYanab,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went with two other friends and had a great time! Our tourguide Lyly was very kind and helpfull. She explained everything clearly and with a fun twists. She told us a lot of information about Phong Nha and made us learn more about the town. It was very interesting!! Would really really recommend it!
It was a great tour of Paradise and Phong Nha cave.
Mitbug,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day touring the Paradise and Phong Nha cave provided by Sovaba travel. David ( the tour guide) and Buffalo ( the driver) doing a excellent jobs of keeping us entertained and safe as the same time. David is engaging with the group with informative explanations of the history and formation’s of the caves…very well informed! The beauty of the caves can only appreciated most while being there. Mother Nature can’t be beaten!
Team David!
95Laraa8,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time with David! He's very friendly and explained a lot to us. Very lovely tour!
Perfect
DayTrip237272,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful journey, the guide, Jessica was very Nice and kindly
An amazing day in Phong nha
923mihaz,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day visiting the Paradise cave and the Phong Nha cave. Our tour guide Jessica was great and thaught us a lot about the caves and Vietnam in general. She worked very hard and made sure we were always taken care of. Would highly recommend joining this trip.
Perfect
DayTrip237272,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful expérience, everything was fine and Jessica was very Nice and kindly
Spectacular scenery
Parvin Z,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing day today. The scenery was spectacular. Jessica, our tour guide was very knowledgeable, kind and sweet. It made the trip extra special. I highly recommend it. I dont write reviews often but this one was a great experience
Paradise Cave really is Paradise
G3983TJjamieh,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience at Paradise and Dark cave. Our guide Lily was very informative, kind and funny and was very clear about the day and gave us some really great information on the caves and the surrounding tribes, as well as touching on they were used as shelter in the war. All in all it was 10 out of 10. If you get Lily as your guide you are in for a treat.
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